Pacaya Palm (Chamaedorea Tepejilote) is a perennial palm in the Arecaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or filtered_light or full shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Chamaedorea tepejilote is a small to medium-sized evergreen palm native to the understory of forests in southern Mexico and Central America.
Pacaya Palm
Chamaedorea Tepejilote
Chamaedorea tepejilote is a small to medium-sized evergreen palm native to the understory of forests in southern Mexico and Central America.
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